Device Brewing to open midtown taproom on Saturday

From light blonds to stout Russians, Device Brewing serves up variety

Device Brewing Company, out in the Sacramento borderlands south of Folsom Boulevard and east of Power Inn Road, has become a player in the Sacramento brewing scene since offering its first commercial batches in 2013. Owner and head brewer Ken Anth

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Device Brewing Company, out in the Sacramento borderlands south of Folsom Boulevard and east of Power Inn Road, has become a player in the Sacramento brewing scene since offering its first commercial batches in 2013. Owner and head brewer Ken Anth

The 3,000-square-foot taproom will be in the Ice Shops retail section on R Street between 16th and 17th streets. It'll join other retailers such as Philz Coffee and Title Boxing as well as the recently-announced Healthy Hounds Kitchen pet food store.

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Another Device taproom is scheduled to open in the Pocket later this year. Device sells its beers out of more than 100 Northern California grocery stores, but hasn't expanded its physical footprint past its Power Inn Road brewery since opening in 2013.

Alaro Brewing Co. announced Thursday it would open June 30 in the former Rubicon Brewing Co. building at 2004 Capitol Ave. The Spanish-style brewery will also serve entrees, tapas and wine from the Sacramento region.

The Bee's Benjy Egel is launching a new effort to cover Sacramento's dining and beer scene. Please send tips and story ideas by email at begel@sacbee.com, on Twitter @BenjyEgel or by phone at (916) 321-1052.

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